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Commission accepts 10-year suspension for peace officer Michael D. Hambrick after debate over revocation
Summary
The commission voted 8–1 to accept an administrative law judge’s proposal for a 10-year suspension of Michael D. Hambrick’s peace officer license. Commissioners debated whether revocation was appropriate and directed staff to explore possible rule changes for crimes against children and offenses involving breaches of trust.
The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement voted 8–1 on Thursday to accept an administrative law judge’s proposal for decision recommending a 10-year suspension of Michael D. Hambrick’s peace officer license following a conviction resulting in community supervision for indecent assault, a Class A misdemeanor.
Assistant General Counsel Heath presented the case and summarized the ALJ’s findings: the ALJ determined Hambrick committed an offense above a Class C misdemeanor, found aggravating factors including a breach of trust and conduct involving a minor, and concluded that a 10-year suspension was proportionate. “The ALJ finds that because the level of aggravating factors in this case, the 10 year suspension…is proportionate and justified,” Heath told the…
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